City of Van Wert (OH) Water Quality

City of Van Wert is a large public water system in EPA region 5 that provides tap water for the 45891 zip codes. It has 6 facilities where the water supply was tested for 78 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of 2-methoxyethanol was 6.697 µg/L. The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 46.7 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 1.8 µg/L. There were 3 contamintants found in the City of Van Wert water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1,1-dichloroethane (4)

1,2,3-trichloropropane (4)

1,3-butadiene (4)

1,4-dioxane (4)

1-butanol (4)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (1)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (1)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (1)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (1)

2,4-dinitrotoluene (4)

2,6-dinitrotoluene (4)

2-methoxyethanol (4)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (4)

4,4'-dichloro dichlorophenyl ethylene (DDE) (4)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (1)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (1)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (4)

anatoxin-a (8)

bromochloromethane (Halon 1011) (4)

bromomethane (4)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (4)

chlorate (8)

chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) (4)

chloromethane (4)

chlorpyrifos (4)

chromium (8)

chromium-6 (8)

cobalt (8)

cylindrospermopsin (8)

dimethipin (4)

dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA) mono/di-acid degradate (4)

ethoprop (4)

Germanium (4)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (16)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (16)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (1)

lithium (2)

Manganese (4)

methyl-tertiary-butyl-ether (MTBE) (4)

molinate (4)

molybdenum (8)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (1)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (1)

nitrobenzene (4)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (1)

o-toluidine (4)

oxyfluorfen (4)

perchlorate (4)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (1)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (1)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (1)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (5)

perfluorobutanoic acid (1)

perfluorodecanoic acid (1)

perfluorododecanoic acid (1)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (1)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (5)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (5)

perfluorohexanoic acid (1)

perfluorononanoic acid (5)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (5)

perfluorooctanoic acid (5)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (1)

perfluoropentanoic acid (1)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (1)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (1)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (1)

profenofos (4)

quinoline (4)

s-ethyl-dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) (4)

strontium (8)

tebuconazole (4)

terbacil (4)

total microcystins (8)

Total Permethrin (4)

tribufos (4)

vanadium (8)

Sampling Facilities

Treatment Plant (59424))
Surface Water (SW)

Finished Water TapEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Van Wert WTP
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to Dist. SystemEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

Waste WTP gate hydrant #2115Distribution System (DS)
S. Water Tower DrainDistribution System (DS)
800 N. Washington St.Distribution System (DS)
Burt / Cable hydrant # 2089Distribution System (DS)

Distribution System
Surface Water (SW)

800 N Washington StMaximum Residence Time (MR)

Van Wert
Surface Water (SW)

Van Wert, City Of P01 EP001Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

VAN WERT WATER PLANT
Surface Water (SW)

Entry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

FAQ

Is City of Van Wert tap water safe to drink?

When was City of Van Wert last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on June 3rd, 2025.